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Wed, 17 May 2000
Indonesia beats China, meets Denmark in semis
Indonesia beats China, meets Denmark in semisBy Primastuti Handayani KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Defending champion Indonesia cruised into the final four after surprisingly overcoming favorite China 4-1 in the last round-robin yellow group of the Thomas Cup championships at Putra Indoor Stadium here on...
Wed, 17 May 2000
Independence Day to be marked in low-key style
Independence Day to be marked in low-key style JAKARTA (JP): The country's major national commemoration, Independence Day on Aug. 17, will not be marked by a lavish ceremony at Merdeka Palace this year to cut costs.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Laos inks sea deal with Vietnam
Laos inks sea deal with Vietnam HANOI (AFP): Landlocked Laos has signed an agreement with Vietnam to provide it with improved communications to the outside world through the central Vietnamese port of Vung Ang, the official VNA news agency said on Tuesday.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Chicken used to protest KKN
Chicken used to protest KKN DENPASAR (JP): Deputy head of Bali Prosecutor's Office Soediro was presented with a chicken by a group of demonstrators expressing displeasure at the office's slow investigations into corruption, collusion and corruption (KKN) in the province."I am sorry.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Telkom's net profit up in first quarter
Telkom's net profit up in first quarter JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed domestic telecommunication provider PT Telkom Indonesia announced on Tuesday a consolidated net income of Rp 751.94 billion (US$94.22 billion) for the first quarter of this year.Telkom said the figure reflected an increase of 145.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Conversion Rates
Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on May 16, 2000: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,095.00 9,095.00Australian dollar 1 4,654.63 5,238.72Austrian schilling 1 533.93 600.15Belgian franc 1 182.13 204.72Brunei dollar 1 4,678.38 5,259.35Canadian dollar 1 5,444.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Militaristic civilians?
Militaristic civilians?From Media IndonesiaThe increasing demand that the task forces of political parties and mass organizations, which often imitate military behavior and carry military insignias, be dissolved is welcome news. The demand should be followed up.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Albright pledges aid to support Aceh peace pact
Albright pledges aid to support Aceh peace pact WASHINGTON (AFP): United States Secretary of State Madeleine Albright hailed last week's accord between Indonesia and separatist rebels in Aceh, pledging U.S. humanitarian aid to support the pact.
Wed, 17 May 2000
KONI vows to get tough on athletes found using drugs
KONI vows to get tough on athletes found using drugs JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) has spelled out its stance concerning athletes who are caught taking illegal drugs to enhance their performance.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Computer snag may delay JFX trading
Computer snag may delay JFX trading JAKARTA (JP): A problem in the installation of a computer system might cause a delay in the operation of the country's first commodities futures operator, the Jakarta Futures Exchange (JFX).
Wed, 17 May 2000
Glodok are shakes off the gloom once again
Glodok are shakes off the gloom once again JAKARTA (JP): Business activities at Harco Glodok electronics center in West Jakarta stated to show signs of life on Tuesday amid fears of further rioting in the predominantly ethnic-Chinese business district.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Antam books Rp 97.52b in first quarter profit
Antam books Rp 97.52b in first quarter profit JAKARTA (JP): Gold and nickel mining company PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) reported on Tuesday that its unaudited first quarter net profit increased to Rp 97.52 billion (about US$11.6 million), from Rp 36.39 billion in the same period last year.
Wed, 17 May 2000
New instant mushrooms sprouting up in stores
New instant mushrooms sprouting up in storesBy Joko Sarwono BOGOR (JP): Instant noodles are nothing new, but what about instant mushrooms? Hold onto your saucepan, as they are set to appear at a supermarket near you anytime now.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Prestasi ties up with Cisco
Prestasi ties up with Cisco SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): IPCO International Ltd. said on Tuesday PT Prestasi Cipta Pertiwi, the company it is in the process of acquiring, has signed a memorandum of understanding with PT Cisco Systems Indonesia, the Indonesian unit of Nasdaq-listed Cisco Systems Inc..
Wed, 17 May 2000
The new communications era we have to face
The new communications era we have to face Indonesia is one of the biggest country to enter into a new telecommunications era. We know that voice and data technology increases rapidly. Now, the speed of technology develops quicker than ever before.
Wed, 17 May 2000
RI Uber Cup players not to lower standards: Manager
RI Uber Cup players not to lower standards: ManagerBy Primastuti Handayani KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Indonesian team manager Sumaryono urged shuttlers on Wednesday not to lower their standards in the semifinals against China in the Uber Cup Championships at the Putra Indoor Stadium.
Wed, 17 May 2000
Sucofindo ties up with Belgium to boost services
Sucofindo ties up with Belgium to boost services JAKARTA (JP): State owned superintending company PT Sucofindo and ABX Logistics of Belgium agreed here on Tuesday to jointly provide transportation, logistics, warehousing and inspection and assessment services to Indonesian companies and their...
Tue, 16 May 2000
Balancing Asian elephant conservation with human interests
Balancing Asian elephant conservation with human interestsBy Charles Santiapillai JAKARTA (JP): It is difficult to imagine Asia without its elephants, for they are so much a part of its history, culture, religion, literature and mythology.
Tue, 16 May 2000
Oil drilling plans for Cambodian lake opposed
Oil drilling plans for Cambodian lake opposed PHNOM PENH (AP): Reported plans to drill for oil and gas near the Tonle Sap lake system, a source of water and fish for millions of Cambodians, sparked concerns last week from environmental specialists.
Tue, 16 May 2000
Proposed U.S. label law may hit Asian palm oil exports
Proposed U.S. label law may hit Asian palm oil exports KUALA LUMPUR (Dow Jones): The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's planned move to classify trans fatty acids and saturated fats under one food product category for labeling would severely hit U.S.
Tue, 16 May 2000
Yusril says he is ready for lawsuit
Yusril says he is ready for lawsuit JAKARTA (JP): Crescent Star Party chairman Yusril Ihza Mahendra said he was prepared to face a lawsuit filed by a rival group of 16 former party executives over alleged money politics.
Tue, 16 May 2000
BI rules out rate hike to shore up ailing rupiah
BI rules out rate hike to shore up ailing rupiah JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia ruled out on Tuesday any plans to raise interest rates or engage in massive dollar-selling in an attempt to rescue the ailing rupiah.Bank Indonesia deputy governor Miranda S.
Tue, 16 May 2000
Sony workers continue with sit-down protest
Sony workers continue with sit-down protest JAKARTA (JP): Electronic giant PT Sony Electronics Indonesia has suffered some US$200 million in losses following a prolonged strike by 900 of it workers since April 26.
Tue, 16 May 2000
Dozens faint at 'Westlife' concert
Dozens faint at 'Westlife' concert JAKARTA (JP): The five-member boyband Westlife stunned a sea of thousands of teenage girls at Senayan Sports Hall in Central Jakarta on Monday evening.The 6,000-seat capacity hall was filled with the hysterical screams of girls shortly after the five Irish boys...
Tue, 16 May 2000
Rates for tax payment, valid from May 15 to May 21
Rates for tax payment, valid from May 15 to May 21 U.S. dollar 1 Rp 7,990.00Austrian schilling 1 521.02Australian dollar 1 4,639.79Belgian franc 1 177.72Canadian dollar 1 5,354.15Swiss franc 1 4,626.25Deutschemark 1 3,667.32Danish krone 1 956.79French franc 1 1,092.97Poundsterling 1 12,016.
Tue, 16 May 2000
Eight arrested for car mirror theft
Eight arrested for car mirror theft JAKARTA (JP): City Police Mobile Detectives have arrested eight people in the past two weeks for allegedly stealing 10 sets of rearview mirrors from luxury cars during traffic jams.City police chief of detectives, Col.
Tue, 16 May 2000
JAPFA leads chess league
JAPFA leads chess league JAKARTA (JP): JAPFA chess team leads group A of Indonesia Chess League 2000 at Novotel Hotel, Surabaya, after winning 3.5- 0.5 against the Bali team in the fourth round and 4-0 against the South Sulawesi team in the fifth round on Monday.
Tue, 16 May 2000
Crime on the rise
Crime on the rise It is now a public secret that crime in the capital and elsewhere in the country is on the rise, whether we like it or not. Many people are asking if taking a bus or taxi is still safe.
Tue, 16 May 2000
A picture of education in fishing communities
A picture of education in fishing communitiesBy Mikael Onny Setiawan KENYAMUKAN, East Kalimantan (JP): Maskur, a first-grade student at Kenyamukan elementary school, stands barefoot in front of the class, clutching a Bahasa Indonesia text book."Sa-ya, saya ... sis-wa, siswa ..." he reads out loud.
Tue, 16 May 2000
Philips opens phone outlets
Philips opens phone outlets JAKARTA (JP): Philips Consumer Communications Indonesia announced on Monday the opening of the first authorized sales and repair centers for its mobile phone products at ITC Roxy Mas, the city's busiest cellular phone market.
Tue, 16 May 2000
Minister slammed for forestry policy proposal
Minister slammed for forestry policy proposal JAKARTA (JP): A former top government official criticized on Monday Minister of Forestry and Plantations Nur Mahmudi Ismail's plan to transfer control of the country's forests to state-owned forestry firm Perum Inhutani.
Tue, 16 May 2000
Palyja reopens Muara Karang branch office
Palyja reopens Muara Karang branch office JAKARTA (JP): French-based Pam Lyonnaise Jaya (Palyja) water management company has had 10 of its 14 offices vandalized by members of the labor union of the city-owned tap water company PAM Jaya, but is ready to reopen its branch office in Muara Karang,...
Tue, 16 May 2000
Properties of closed down banks up for auction
Properties of closed down banks up for auction JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) will auction this month about 25 properties formerly owned by liquidated banks.The properties, worth about Rp 15 billion (about US$1.
Tue, 16 May 2000
Environmentalists demand Freeport's temporary closure
Environmentalists demand Freeport's temporary closure JAKARTA (JP): An environmental group demanded a temporary halt to operations of mining company PT Freeport Indonesia following a May 4 accident which resulted in four missing workers.
Tue, 16 May 2000
Bali firm with vendors
Bali firm with vendors DENPASAR, Bali: The local administration has said it will remain firm in its decision to curb street vendors in Puputan Badung Square despite a protest involving hundreds of vendors demanding that the regulation be relaxed.
Tue, 16 May 2000
Probe begins into HIV-tainted blood
Probe begins into HIV-tainted blood KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Authorities in a northern Malaysian state ordered health officials and the police on Monday to submit detailed reports on how a 47-year-old woman was given blood contaminated with HIV, the national news agency said.
Tue, 16 May 2000
Tourism board to hold expo
Tourism board to hold expo JAKARTA (JP): A national tourism exhibition called the Pesta Wisata Nusantara will be held at the Jakarta Convention Center here from May 18 to May 21 to promote domestic tourism.
Tue, 16 May 2000
Rupiah in uncertain times
Rupiah in uncertain times Bank Indonesia made the correct decision last week by not using any of the ammunition in its arsenal to shore up the rupiah, which dropped to a seven-month low of Rp 8,768 against the dollar on Friday morning before closing the week at Rp 8,380.
Tue, 16 May 2000
Matari has new director
Matari has new director JAKARTA (JP): Matari Advertising announced on Monday the appointment of Steve McNamara as its new executive creative director.The company said McNamara previously served as creative director for several agencies in California and also spent four years at the same position...
Tue, 16 May 2000
Singaporean gets 10 years in jail
Singaporean gets 10 years in jail TANGERANG (JP): Tangerang District Court sentenced a Singaporean on Saturday to 10 years in jail and fined her Rp 2 million for attempting to smuggle 5,852 ecstasy pills last year.Presiding judge Lucia Usmany said Kow Mui Hat, 24, was caught on Sept.
Tue, 16 May 2000
City Hall bans traders of pirated VCDs in Glodok
City Hall bans traders of pirated VCDs in Glodok JAKARTA (JP): The city administration announced on Monday that traders of pirated VCDs are prohibited to run their businesses at the area around the Glodok Harco building complex.
Tue, 16 May 2000
Mining association upset over royalty increase
Mining association upset over royalty increase JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Mining Association (IMA) expressed disappointment on Monday over the government's decision to raise the royalty rates imposed on mining companies, saying the policy would stave off foreign mining investment.
Tue, 16 May 2000
Bapepam fines firms for violations
Bapepam fines firms for violations JAKARTA (JP): Nine publicly listed companies have been fined a total of Rp 4.2 billion for breaching capital market regulations, the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) said here on Monday.
Tue, 16 May 2000
Strict controls imposed on SIM applicants
Strict controls imposed on SIM applicants JAKARTA (JP): In compliance with the nationwide campaign for the eradication of corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN), the city police have instituted strict controls on obtaining or renewing driver's licenses since early this month.
Tue, 16 May 2000
Fresh quake hits Kendari, Luwuk Banggai islands
Fresh quake hits Kendari, Luwuk Banggai islands MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): An earthquake jolted the Southeast capital of Kendari in the early hours of Monday morning, but the local meteorology and geophysics agency ruled out any connection with the ongoing tremors that have subsequently...
Tue, 16 May 2000
President hails DPA proposal on First Minister
President hails DPA proposal on First Minister JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid welcomed on Monday a proposal from the Supreme Advisory Council (DPA) to appoint a First Prime Minister in the cabinet to help manage the country.
Tue, 16 May 2000
Citibank's escrow service
Citibank's escrow service JAKARTA (JP): Citibank announced on Monday the launch of ExcrowPlus!, an integrated breadth of escrow services for companies and organizations in the process of restructuring, mergers and acquisitions or sale and purchase of assets.
Tue, 16 May 2000
Kurniawan faces sanction over alleged drug use
Kurniawan faces sanction over alleged drug use JAKARTA (JP): The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) will sanction Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto from PSM Makassar soccer club on Friday after he failed to explain his alleged use of shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine) last month.
Tue, 16 May 2000
Indian motorbikes roar into Indonesian market
Indian motorbikes roar into Indonesian market JAKARTA (JP): Indian motorbike manufacturer Hero-Puch of the Hero Group introduced here on Monday the Motorilenia, officially entering the competition for the country's growing motorbike market.
Tue, 16 May 2000
IBRA officialy unveils Ombudsman Commission
IBRA officialy unveils Ombudsman Commission JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) officially launched on Monday its Ombudsman Commission as part of the effort to ensure good corporate governance at the agency.